Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Caramel Apple Pecan Cake

I am so excited about Thanksgiving dinner this year. I have been asked to provide dessert. Unfortunately/fortunately I am not preparing dinner, but I am so happy to be participating. Of course, a chocolate dessert is a requirement, that I will share with you soon. But, I wanted to make something really fabulous and perfectly seasonal. I also need something really simple and spectacular.
After coming up with a zillion options, I finally settled on this Caramel Apple Pecan Cake. It is so moist and so flavorful, it'll knock your socks off. The applesauce and grated apples really make this a sensational appley cake. The hint of cinnamon and nutmeg along with the pecans make it purely fabulous. Pouring caramel glaze on top, just makes it sinfully delicious.

Super easy to prepare and a gorgeous centerpiece on your dessert table! I am making another one for Thanksgiving and have to give away the rest of this cake. Any takers??

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Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare a bundt pan with butter and flour. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Whisk to combine. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the oil, applesauce, sugars, eggs and vanilla. Whisk until well blended. Gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture until blended. Fold in the apples and pecans.

Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

In a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir the brown sugar, cream, butter and salt until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool to room temperature. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth; drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with pecans.